Vereeniging is a city in southern part of the Gauteng province of South Africa, located on the banks of the Vaal river.
The area around Vereeniging has seen many conflicts, from the Anglo-Boer wars to the anti-Apartheid uprisings.
The Sharpeville Massacre occurred in a suburb of Vereenging on 21 March 1960, when 69 people were killed and more than 300 wounded during a confrontation between the police forces and 12 000 protesters against the Apartheid laws. The 21st of March is today a public holiday (Human Rights Day) in South Africa in recognition of this event.
- Sharpeville Memorial. In recognition of the Sharpeville Massacre.
- Vaal Teknorama, 1 Beethoven St. Museum focusing on the industrial development of the area.
- Peace monument. In memory of the Anglo-Boer War
- Maccauvlei Garden of Memorial. A headstone with the names of the Canadian, Australian and New Zealand soldiers who died this area during the Anglo-Boer War.
Sharpeville Memorial. In recognition of the Sharpeville Massacre.
Vaal Teknorama, 1 Beethoven St. Museum focusing on the industrial development of the area.
Peace monument. In memory of the Anglo-Boer War
Maccauvlei Garden of Memorial. A headstone with the names of the Canadian, Australian and New Zealand soldiers who died this area during the Anglo-Boer War.